Farristown Middle School vs Shannon Johnson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farristown Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Berea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Farristown Middle School Berea, Kentucky | Shannon Johnson Elementary School Berea, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 217 | #87 of 707 |
| National rank | #3321 of 15,369 | #11966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 463 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Berea | Berea |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farristown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 69.1).
- •Shannon Johnson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 57.3%).
- •Shannon Johnson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Shannon Johnson Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 463.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Farristown Middle School better than Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Farristown Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 69.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Farristown Middle School and Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Berea and Berea in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farristown Middle School: 463. Shannon Johnson Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farristown Middle School and Shannon Johnson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Farristown Middle School is 24th of 217 and Shannon Johnson Elementary School is 87th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).